James A. Forrest Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wasco, California 93280 · Wasco Union Elementary
#5247 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#48641 of 50,301 nationally
About James A. Forrest Elementary
James A. Forrest Elementary is a public elementary located in Wasco, in the Wasco Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 576 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 5247th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 576.
There are 9 schools in Wasco; James A. Forrest Elementary ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James A. Forrest Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near James A. Forrest Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Wasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students · 614 m away
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 860 m away
Wasco High
Wasco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,672 students · 1.2 km away
Palm Avenue Middle
Wasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students · 1.8 km away
John L. Prueitt Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students · 2.6 km away
Teresa Burke Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students · 2.8 km away
Maple Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–8
287 students · 10 km away
Horizon Elementary
McFarland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students · 11 km away
Sequoia Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students · 12 km away
McFarland Junior High
McFarland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
494 students · 12 km away
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Garfield Elementary
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is James A. Forrest Elementary a good school?
James A. Forrest Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 12.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #5247 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James A. Forrest Elementary rank in California?
James A. Forrest Elementary ranks #5247 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #48641 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James A. Forrest Elementary?
James A. Forrest Elementary had 576 students in 2025.
Is James A. Forrest Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
James A. Forrest Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James A. Forrest Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James A. Forrest Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.